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Shiv is one of the most fun and challenging heroes in Deadlock, thanks to his mobility and ability to deal massive amounts of damage very quickly. We attempt to capitalize on his strengths in this build, aiming for survivability and lethality with Killing Blow. Best Shiv build for close-range DPS and finishing kills Build name […]
Shiv is one of the most fun and challenging heroes in Deadlock, thanks to his mobility and ability to deal massive amounts of damage very quickly. We try to capitalize on his strengths in this build, aiming for survivability and lethality with Killing Blow.
Best Shiv build for close-range DPS and finishing kills
Build name to search: Slicer and Dicer Shiv - esports.gg
This Shiv build in Deadlock is about balance and staying healthy in the early game, but once you unlock Killing Blow you are unleashed upon the lobby. Use Slice and Dice to set up Killing Blow, rinse, and repeat.
Focus on wave early on and poke with your knives.
Mid game
Once your ultimate is online, look to keep your rage bar full and take fights.
Late game
Scale your spirit here and focus on making your ultimate as lethal as possible.
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Shiv scales here through Slice and Dice and Killing Blow primarily. Use these two abilities to keep Rage filled up and set yourself up late game.
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